DEQ Dispute with Shepherd Schools
A special board meeting was held by Shepherd Public Schools to address an issue with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The issue includes the removal and replacement of an above-ground fire sprinkler pipe. The route of the pipe was determined acceptable by the DEQ, but there were points in the discussions that implicated that they […]
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to Visit Billings
With President Trump coming to Bozeman this Friday, August 9th, for a rally with Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy and current United States Representative Ryan Zinke, Montana has suddenly become a focal point in national politics. Following Trump’s rally, Zinke will hold a rally with Ohioan Congressman and Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan. […]
“Can Do Diesel” Repair Shop to Open in Ballantine
A new diesel repair shop has opened in Ballantine. The shop, Can Do Diesel, focuses on everything diesel including but not limited to diesel pickup trucks, semi-trucks, tractors, combines and much more. The shop owner and operator, Jeff Anderson, has worked on diesel engines for twenty years and counting. Starting as a diesel mechanic in […]
“Art for our Park” Raising Funds for Park Improvements
Live music, auctions, raffles, and a wine and whiskey pull, the community fundraiser “Art for our Park” aims to raise funds for improvements to the park. Festivities kick off at 5pm, September 6 at the Rhoadside Event Center and tickets for the event can be obtained at R&R Trading Post in Huntley. Entrance tickets cost […]
Dig It Days Presents Checks to Local Groups
Each year proceeds from Dig It Days are disbursed to local worthwhile causes in the community – most of all for scholarships for young people planning to enter the building and construction trades. This week some of the proceeds from last year’s event were presented to a number of local organizations. For Yellowstone Family and […]
45 Cows Illegally Seized from Holden Ranch
Forty-five head of cattle were seized from Holden Ranch on June 10th. At around 8:45 a.m., six police officers, a state livestock agent, and a cattle pot (a trailer for transporting cattle) drove into the feedlot where cows of the Holden Ranch were being housed and backed the cattle pot into the cattle shute. As […]
Huntley Farmer’s Market Moves to Pryor Creek Café
Recently the Huntley Farmer’s Market has moved from Barkemeyer Park to Pryor Creek Café. The event that has been going on at the park for many years moved suddenly leaving many in the community confused. The move happened due to a dispute between two parties at the park: the Farmer’s Market and food trucks wanting
It’s Time for Dig It Days 2024
As summer is once again upon us, it’s time to mark the calendar for Dig It Days. As before, Dig It Days will be on the last two days of Montana Fair, Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17, from noon to 6 pm. And, new this year is the option of getting free tickets […]
Lockwood Residents Will Get Surveys To Help in Qualifying for CDBG Grant
Lockwood residents living in the Phase 3 sewer district will soon receive a survey which the Lockwood Water and Sewer District (LWSD) board is urging they respond to in order to gain a grant which will defray the cost of the new sewer installation. A draft of the survey was approved by the board last […]
Barkemeyer Park Displays New LED Sign
A new LED sign has been installed at the Barkemeyer Park in Huntley. This new sign replaces the old one which was staring to deteriorate. “We have been in need of the sign for a while,” said Susan Johnson, a board member for the Huntley Community Club. “The old sign was getting to be too […]